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Expanding the Capacities of Qatari Youth Qatar’s Third National Human Development Report Expanding the Capacities of Qatari Youth Mainstreaming Young People in Development General Secretariat for Development Planning January 2012 First published January 2012 Copyright GSDP. All Rights Reserved. General Secretariat for Development Planning Doha Towers PO Box 1855 Doha, Qatar http://www.gsdp.gov.qa Cover design is by Tariq Spence, Student, Graphic Design Department, Virginia Commonwealth University-Qatar. It depicts a falcon which is of great importance to the Qatari culture. The training of a falcon is a skill that is passed from father to son. It takes incredible dedication to maintain a falcon’s loyalty once it has been given the chance to fly. The falcon is a long-living animal that breaks through the bonds of time and reminds us of traditions. As the youth of this country mature, they have a very strong sense of pride in where they come from, yet still work hard to modernise and assimilate with global influences. Islamic patterns are used to shape the form of the falcon. But unlike the precise symmetry of traditional Islamic symbols, this image breaks from the past as it embraces youthful asymmetrical shapes. The shapes explode from the national flag, another great source of pride for Qatari youth. Publication design by grow Qatar Printed by Gulf Publishing and Printing Company The content of this publication may be freely reproduced for noncommercial purposes with attribution to the copyright holders. Foreword In November 2008 His Highness Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani, Heir Apparent, launched Qatar National Vision 2030 (QNV 2030). QNV 2030 foresees Qatar continuing to transform into a diversified and advanced knowledge economy—capable of sustaining its own development and providing for a high standard of living for all its people for generations to come. To help make its vision a reality, Qatar launched its first National Development Strategy in March 2011. The strategy is an ambitious plan of action containing priority national development programmes with related outcomes and targets. Through QNV 2030 and National Development Strategy 2011–2016, Qatar aspires to build a safe, secure and stable society. Fulfilling that vision begins with strengthening families and ensuring that all citizens are protected in their homes, jobs and communities. Also, enhancing the physical, emotional and intellectual well-being of individuals, especially youth, will ensure long-term excellence. As part of the General Secretariat for Development Planning’s efforts to support the achievement of QNV 2030 and the programmes of the National Development Strategy 2011–2016, Qatar’s third National Human Development Report turns the spotlight onto youth. With the theme of expanding the capacities of Qatari youth, the third National Human Development Report focuses on the development challenges and opportunities confronting Qatar’s youth. About half Qatar’s population is under age 20. Investing in Qatar’s youth will provide young men and women with opportunities and choices throughout their lifetime. Beyond being beneficiaries of development, Qatar’s third National Human Development Report sees youth as a critical force in shaping national development and focuses on five critical areas in Qatari youth development. The first is the challenge for youth in a changing demographic and socioeconomic setting. Qatar is undergoing remarkable demographic changes; among them are rising age at first marriage, reductions in childbearing and rising levels of divorce. Qatari youth are being positively and negatively affected by globalization, especially the revolution in information and communications technology. The ongoing and far-reaching changes present new challenges and exciting opportunities, especially in building capacities for the youth to participate in all spheres of society. Youth need to adapt to modernization as well as rapidly changing demographics. The trends call for intercultural understanding and tolerance, as well as intergenerational dialogue. The second is building knowledge and expanding education opportunities. Qatar has made large investments in education and training infrastructure for young Qataris, and multiple opportunities now exist. But education performance is not progressing at a commensurate pace, despite a decade of reforms. Stronger incentives and opportunities to retain youth in education through the tertiary level are required. The third is enhancing youth participation in the labour force. Qatar’s economic diversification aspirations necessitate building the country’s human capital to create a more productive and skilled labour force. Given that the number of new Qatari entrants to the labour force each year is lower than what the economy demands, it is imperative that incentive structures are strengthened to increase youth labour force participation at higher skill levels. The fourth is improving health and well-being. Qatar has made substantial investments in its healthcare system towards achieving the QNV 2030 goals of world-class standards. As in most affluent societies, being overweight and obese is highly prevalent among young Qataris. The country also faces high mortality and disability rates because of road traffic accidents, especially among young men. The report suggests policies that promote self-care and preventative measures to reduce risk- taking behaviour and encourage a healthy and active lifestyle among youth. The fifth is the empowerment and civic participation of youth. Today’s young men and women are tomorrow’s workers, parents, citizens and leaders. Youth need an enabling environment in which they can be encouraged to participate in their own and Qatar’s development. Young people are an asset to their communities, and pathways need to be established to ensure their inclusion and participation in all aspects of development. Qatar’s third National Human Development Report was prepared in partnership with relevant ministries and government agencies, the private sector, civil society and the United Nations Development Programme’s United Arab Emirates office. It is based, among other things, on 15 background papers, the outcomes of a focus group workshop, an essay competition to obtain the voices of youth and inputs from a National Advisory Committee. I would like to sincerely thank members of the National Advisory Committee (listed on page V) for their guidance in preparing this report. I would also like to thank the authors of the background papers and the youth who have provided important insights, as well as members of Qatar’s third National Human Development Report Project Team for their professionalism in putting this publication together. I am sure that the analysis and recommendations that this report contains will prove useful to all involved in youth development. Saleh Al-Nabit Secretary General General Secretariat for Development Planning January 2012 Qatar’s Third Human Development Report Qatar Human Development Report Team Members of the National Advisory Committee • HE Dr. Saleh Al Nabit, Secretary General, Chair*, General Secretariat for Development Planning • Dr. Richard Leete, Director, Department of Social Development, General Secretariat for Development Planning • Mr. Khalid Yousuf Al Mulla, Director, Youth Affairs Department, Ministry of Culture, Arts and Heritage • Mrs. Noora Al Merekhi, Head of Research and Studies Department, Supreme Council for Family Affairs • Ms. Aina Nasser Al Obaidan, Expert, Minister’s Office, Supreme Education Council • Ms. Salwa Al Obaidly, Director of Policy Planning and Social Programmes, Ministry of Social Affairs • Dr. Hamda Abdullah Al-Khubah, Medical Consultant, Office of the Assistant Director General, Supreme Council of Health • Ms. Rabaa Yousuf Al Hamed, Head, Personnel Affairs, Supreme Council of Information and Communication Technology • Mr. Eid Ali Al Meriki, Assistant Director, Human Resources, Ministry of Labour • Mr. Mohamed Saud Al Boainain, Head, Population Statistics, Qatar Statistics Authority • Dr. Hassan Al Mohannadi, Vice President, Permanent Population Committee • Dr. Ali Al Bakri, Technical Specialist, Qatar Olympic Committee • Dr. Mohamed Shalabi, Head, Department of Social Studies and Research, Social Development Centre, Qatar Foundation • Mr. Abubakar Amer Al Saiari, Liason Coordinator, Human Resource, Qatar Petroleum • Dr. Ibrahim Al Kaabi, Assistant Professor of Social Work, Qatar University • Mr. Fahad Al Kuwari, Staff and Student Development Specialist, Hamad bin Khalifa University for Education City • Ms. Dalia Al Khalaf, Associate, Debt and Equity, Enterprise Qatar • Mr. Mohamad Abdulla Saleh, Community Development Manager, Reach Out to Asia • Ms. Ikram Hamdad, Project Manager, Silatech • Mr. Hassan Al Ibrahim, Consultant, Fikra Consulting and Research • Ms. Maha Fayyad Mohamed, National President, AIESEC in Qatar-Expension • Mr. Mohamad Al Sayed, Student, Texas A&M University Qatar • Mr. Hesham Mohamady, PSU Associate, UNDP United Arab Emirates * HE Sheikh Hamad bin Jabor bin Jassim Al Thani served as the chair until June 2011. Project Team, General Secretariat for Development Planning Director and Editor • Dr. Richard Leete, Director, Department of Social Development Coordinator • Ms. Sharon Ng, Social Development Expert Researchers • Ms. Najla Al Khulaifi, Researcher • Ms. Aziza Al Khalaqi, Researcher • Ms. Badria Al Mohamed, Researcher • Ms. Nora Essa Abdullah, Researcher Research Assistant • Ms. Tara Makarem, Researcher Background Papers • Mr. Saad Al Matawi,
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